- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Describes concepts and clarification of fine points of k-space. Controlled parameters and how change affects image quality. MRI artifacts in respect to patient and technology. Mechanisms to minimize or eliminate recognized artifacts. Quality assurance phantoms and tests used to evaluate image characteristics for an effective QC program.
Prerequisite(s)
- 65% in MIMG 7200
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$982.03
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe each of the following imaging techniques used in MRI:
- Conventional spin echo
- Fast spin echo
- Inversion recovery
- Gradient echo
- Echo planar imaging.
- Compare and contrast the imaging techniques listed above.
- Evaluate the various uses of imaging parameters and their affect on image quality.
- Describe the properties of k-space and explain the various ways of filling k-space.
- Summarize advanced scanning features and their functions.
- Describe the appearance, cause and possible correction of MR artifacts.
- Evaluate MRI artifacts arising from the patient, MR equipment as well as signal processing artifacts.
- Identify the quality assurance phantoms and describe what specific MR image characteristics can be evaluated.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Advanced Concepts in MRI Imaging (MIMG 7202) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Health Science (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Option)
Bachelor of Health Science Part-time
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Advanced Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of MIMG 7202 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 31677
Dates
Sep 02 - Nov 21 Loading
- CRN 31677
- $982.03 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02 - Nov 21 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Upon registration, expect to receive a confirmation e-mail entitled “MIMG 7202 - Fall Term - Course Information from BCIT”. Ensure you have an active e-mail address on file with BCIT so you don't miss receiving this important e-mail. This is an online course. Access is through learn.bcit.ca or my.bcit.ca. Students need to contact the BCIT Bookstore in order to obtain the course textbooks.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.